Math Problem Statement
A monopoly sells its good in the United States, where the elasticity of demand is
negative 2.2−2.2,
and in Japan, where the elasticity of demand is
negative 6−6.
Its marginal cost is
$77.
At what price does the monopoly sell its good in each country if resales are impossible?
Part 2
The price in the United States is
$enter your response here.
(Round your answer to the nearest penny.)
Part 3
The price in Japan is
$enter your response here.
(Round your answer to the nearest penny.)
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Economics
Elasticity of Demand
Monopoly Pricing
Algebra
Formulas
Price in monopoly market: P = MC / (1 + 1/E_d)
Theorems
Monopoly pricing theorem based on elasticity of demand
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Economics
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